May 31

Toddlers:

Sharing God’s Word in His House

Lesson: 2 Kings 22:8-23:3

• What was found in God’s House? (a scroll)

• What did King Josiah tell everyone to do? (come to God’s House and listen to the scrolls being read.)

Verse: “Listen to the words of the Lord” (Joshua 3:9)

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

PreK/Kindergarten:

God Protected His People

Lesson: Esther 7-10

• Sing ‘God Is So Good’ together. 

• How did God protect His people?

Verse: “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it” (Proverbs 21:1)

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

1st Grade Sunday School:

Jerusalem Makeover

Lesson: Nehemiah 1:1-6:16

• Whom did Nehemiah ultimately trust?

Verse: 1 John 1:9a

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

Application: Help your child recognize the importance of seeking God’s forgiveness when he or she sins. 

2nd-3rd Grade Sunday School:

Jesus Commissioned His Followers

Lesson: Matt. 28:16-20; Luke 24:45-53

• How do you think God might use you now and in the future to carry out His ongoing mission on earth?

Verse: Matt. 28:18, 19

Theme: Jesus commanded us to tell others about new life in Christ. 

Application: This week’s lesson covered the Great Commission and Jesus’ ascension into Heaven. Jesus stated that the Father gave Him all authority and He then commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. Help your child prepare to share their testimony.

4th-5th Grade Sunday School:

Talent Wise

Lesson: 1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:23, 24; James 1:17; 

1 Peter 5:6

• What does it mean to glorify God?

• How can you use your talents to glorify God?

Verse: Col. 3:23, 24

Theme: God blessed us with talents for glorifying His name. 

Application: This week’s lesson covered our stewardship of the talents God gives to us to use for His glory. Help your child identify some of their talents and how to use them for God’s glory. 

1st-3rd Grade Children's Church:

The Kingdom Divides

Lesson: 1 Kings 11:26-13:10

Theme: God expects us to recognize His sovereignty. 

• What does sovereignty mean?

Verse: 1 Kings 8:60

• Say the verse to an adult with little to no help.

 

May 24

Toddlers:

Singing Praises in God’s House

Lesson: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

• Where did the people sing praises to God? (In God’s House that Solomon built)

Verse: “Sing praises to God” (Psalm 47:6)

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together.

PreK/Kindergarten:

God Honored His People

Lesson: Esther 5; 6

• How did God honor Esther and Mordecai?

Verse: “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find…honor” (Proverbs 21:21)

• Clap or stomp your feet as you say each word/syllable of the verse.

1st Grade Sunday School:

God Saved a Queen

Lesson: Esther 2:1-9:4

• How did God save Esther?

Verse: Proverbs 21:1

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together. 

Application: Help your child pray for leaders both in his or her country and around the world. 

2nd-3rd Grade Sunday School:

Jesus Conquered Death

Lesson: Multiple Scriptures

• What do you think you will say to Jesus when you see His scarred hands?

Verse: Psalm 1 Cor. 15:14

Theme: Jesus conquered sin and death by rising from the dead.  

Application: This week’s lesson covered the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. His resurrection is foundational to our hope of eternal life. 

4th-5th Grade Sunday School:

Time Wise

Lesson: Prov. 6:6-11; Eph. 5:14-16

• What are some ways you could redeem your time daily?

Verse: Eph. 5:15, 16

Theme: God commands us to redeem our tune because the world needs Him. 

Application: The week’s lesson covered truths on time management from Proverbs and Ephesians. The Proverbs compared a sluggard to an ant. The Ephesian passage challenged them to buy up opportunities to serve God now. Help your child consider every day a valuable gift from God. 

1st-3rd Grade Children's Church:

Solomon’s Downfall

Lesson: 1 Kings 9:1-11:25

Theme: God wants us to follow and worship Him alone. 

• What should be our main goal in life?

Verse: 1 Kings 8:60

• Create a verse hunt with the verse. Write 1-2 words on a card and hide them around the house. Once all cards have been found, put the verse in the correct order. 

May 17

Toddlers:

Building God’s House

Lesson: 1 Kings 6:1-9; 2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1

• Who gave Solomon the plans to build God’s house? (King David)

Verse: “Let us go to the house of the Lord” (Psalm 122:1)

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

PreK/Kindergarten:

God Encouraged His People

Lesson: Esther 3; 4

• What trouble did Esther and Mordecai face?

Verse: “God is… a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

1st Grade Sunday School:

Lionlike Courage

Lesson: Daniel 6

• What is something new you learned about Daniel and the lion's den? 

Verse: Psalm 9:10

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

Application: Help your child understand it is important to always obey God, no matter the cost. 

2nd-3rd Grade Sunday School:

Jesus Surrendered to God’s Will 

Lesson: Luke 22:39 - 23:56

• How do you think Jesus felt about being falsely accused and nailed to a cross?

Verse: 1 Peter 3:18

Theme: Jesus willingly died for the sins of the world. 

Application: This week’s lesson covered Jesus’ arrest, trials, and crucifixion. Though Jesus had all the power He needed to avoid the cross, He surrendered to the Father’s will. Help your child understand that Jesus bore the penalty for their sin. 

4th-5th Grade Sunday School:

Money Wise

Lesson: Acts 2:40-47; 2 Cor. 8:1-9; 9:7, 8, 15

• How did the generous church members affect the unbelievers who witnessed their generosity?

Verse: 2 Cor. 8::9

Theme: God expects us to manage His money to further His mission. 

Application: This week’s lesson covered the stewardship of money in the context of the early church. Help your child and their awareness that their money belongs to God. 

1st-3rd Grade Children's Church:

Solomon Builds the Temple

Lesson: 1 Kings 5-8

Theme: God is worthy of our sacrifice and praise. 

• How does God want you to worship?

• In what way can you be a “living sacrifice” to God?

Verse: 1 Kings 8:60

• Create a word card scramble. Write out the verse on notecards (1-2 words per card) and scramble the cards up. Have the kids help you put the verse in correct order

May 10

Toddlers:

Samuel Obeys God

Lesson: 1 Samuel 3:10-20 

• What did God tell Samuel? (Eli’s sons were going to be punished)

• Did Samuel tell Eli? (He was scared, but he did)

Verse: “We will obey the voice of the Lord” (Jeremiah 42:6)

• Create motions for the verse and practice together. 

PreK/Kindergarten:

God Directed His People

Lesson: Esther 2

• Who gives people the power and authority to rule?

Verse: “There is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” (Romans 13:1)

• Walk through the verse and the vocabulary. Authority: power, position of ruling. Instituted: placed there. Though people vote for new leaders, God controls the outcome. The person God chooses always wins. 

1st Grade Sunday School:

Serious Text Message

Lesson: Daniel 5

• How do you respond to God’s Word? Do you love it? Obey it? Is it important to you?

Verse: Psalm 9:8

• Create motions for the verse and practice together. 

Application: Help your child seek to honor God with his or her actions

2nd-3rd Grade Sunday School:

Jesus Illustrated His Death

Lesson: Luke 22:1-23

• Why do you think Jesus looked forward to the Passover meal?

Verse: Luke 22:19

Theme: Jesus gave us a way to remember His death. 

Application: The week’s lesson covered Jesus’ final Passover celebration with His disciples. He used the occasion to explain how His body and blood are symbolized by the broken bread and grape juice. Help your child believe that salvation is a gift based on Jesus’ death.

4th-5th Grade Sunday School:

Body Wise

Lesson: Multiple passages

• What might someone do to bring glory to God?

Verse: 1 Cor. 6:19, 20 

Theme: God wants us to respect our bodies as the temple of the Holy Spirit. 

Application: This lesson covered God’s ownership of our bodies, our need to care for ourselves, and God’s desire to use our bodies for His glory. Help your child recognize that their body belongs to God.  

1st-3rd Grade Children's Church:

King Solomon Requests Wisdom

Lesson: 1 Kings 1:1-3:15

Theme: God should be more important to us than all else.  

• Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t know what to do?

• What is the first thing you should ask God for if you find yourself in a situation?

Verse: 1 Kings 8:60

• Write the verse on a notecard and hang somewhere visible to practice together daily. 

May 3

Toddlers:

Samuel Hears God’s Voice

Lesson: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

• Who did Samuel hear when he thought it was Eli? (God)

Verse: “We will obey the voice of the Lord” (Jeremiah 42:6)

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

PreK/Kindergarten:

The Friend in the Den

Lesson: Daniel 6:12-28

• How did the lions respond when Daniel dropped into their den?

Verse: “Call to me and I will answer you.” (Jeremiah 33:3)

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

1st Grade Sunday School:

A Warm Welcome for Three Friends

Lesson: Daniel 3

• How many men did the king see in the furnace?

• How is that possible?

Verse: Isaiah 41:10a

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

Application: Help your child seek to obey God, even when it is difficult. 

2nd-3rd Grade Sunday School:

Jesus Accepted Sacrificial Service

Lesson: Mark 14:1-11

• How might you show your appreciation for Jesus’ sacrifice for you?

Verse: Philippians 2:9, 10

Theme: Jesus deserves our honor and sacrificial devotion. 

Application: This week’s lesson covered a woman’s anointing of Jesus at Simon the leper’s house. Help your child express thanks to Jesus for His death on the cross. 

4th-5th Grade Sunday School:

Guard Your Mind

Lesson: Rom. 12:1, 2; Phil. 4:6-8

• What are some influences that feed a believer’s mind with thoughts and ideas that reflect the guidelines in Philippians 4:8?

Verse: Romans 12:2

Theme: God wants us to meditate on His truth and guard our minds from evil. 

Application: This week’s lesson covered Paul’s instructions to guard our minds from being conformed to the world. He commanded believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. Help your child know the importance of filling their mind with God’s truth. 

1st-3rd Grade Children's Church:

Absalom’s Downfall

Lesson: 2 Samuel 15-18

Theme: God holds us responsible for our sin. 

• What was David’s attitude toward God?
  What was Absalom’s attitude toward God?

Verse: 2 Samuel 7:22a

• Recite the verse with little to no help.